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Austin Police Name Hunter Buchmeyer in Fatal Northwest Austin Shooting

Detectives continue the city’s 23rd homicide case with no charges filed.

Overview

  • Neighbor Billy Carlisle was shot at Gardenridge Hollow and Wallace Drive in Northwest Austin on Friday evening.
  • Police say Carlisle and Hunter Buchmeyer were walking their dogs when a long‑running dispute led to an argument, a 911 call, and then the shooting.
  • APD reports Buchmeyer stayed at the scene and tried CPR on Carlisle before first responders arrived.
  • Austin‑Travis County medics attempted lifesaving measures, and Carlisle was pronounced dead at 6:45 p.m.
  • The investigation remains open with no charges, and police are asking for tips to 512‑974‑TIPS or Crime Stoppers, which offers up to a $1,000 reward.